Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Years ago when we had neighbors over for coffee and the cookie jar was ALWAYS full-pecan Shortbreads were always tucked away in a tin,to be brought out only when adults were present...They a not a sweet cookie, they are instead melt in your mouth buttery treat. In other words-perfect with fun conversation and hot coffee or tea!

you need:

2 sticks of COLD butter-cut into small chunks
2 1/4 cups of all purpose flour

Using a pastry blender or knife or your fingertips-cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
then beat together with a fork until well blended:
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

stir the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture and knead to form a smooth dough. Divide the dough into 2 balls. Place each ball between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll flat to about 1/4 inch thick Place in the freezer for appx 15 minutes...

I am a wee bit lazy and like smaller cookies-I slice into strips once chilled,but cookie cutters work great too. Place on a well-grease cookie sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 18 minutes or until the edges are barely browned. let cool on a rack and enjoy!!!!